Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can...
Safety Information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the LED. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
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Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ML229H Series LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the ML229H Series brings you! Package Contents Check your ML229H Series LED package for the following items: LED monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Power cord VGA cable HDMI to DVI cable Power adapter Warranty card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS LED Monitor ML229H Series...
Assembling The Monitor Base To assemble the monitor base: • Attach the base to the monitor with bundled handy-screw correctly and then put on the screw cover. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
This is also a hotkey for Contrast adjustment. MENU Button: • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is activated. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous function. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. ASUS LED Monitor ML229H Series...
Input Select Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from VGA, HDMI input signals. Press (Input Select button) to display HDMI signal after you connect cable with the monitor. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Status Description White White (Blinking) Standby mode 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor Rear connectors DC-IN Port: This port connects the power cord. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. VGA Cable: This port is for connection with an HDMI HDMI Port: compatible device.
Adjusting The Monitor • Hold both right and left front frames to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5° to 20° and allow 20° swivel adjustment from either left or right. -5º ~ 20º º º º ASUS LED Monitor ML229H Series...
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains six sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. ML229 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Game Mode Input Select System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit ASUS LED Monitor ML229H Series...
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• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with • SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. •...
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100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, or “Over Scan” (Only available for HDMI input). • ASCR:Turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Conrtast Ratio) function. • Position: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 . • Focus: Reduce Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 . Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances.
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Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • ECO Mode: Power-saving mode. OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position • (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: There are eleven languages for your selection,including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian,Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Information: Display the monitor information. • • All Reset: Set to “Yes” to revert all settings to the default settings. ASUS LED Monitor ML229H Series...
Skin-tone Selection 3 modes PC Input D-Sub,HDMI Analog Input D-Sub Earphone Jack 3.5mm Mini-jack(Line-out for HDMI) Black;Black(front side)/White(back Colors side)(only for the ML229H-W) Power LED White(on)/White (Blinking)(Standby) Tilt +20°~-5° Swivel +20° ~ -20° Kensington Lock Power On:≤40W Power Consumption Power Saving Mode:≤1W Power Off Mode:≤1W...
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VGA cable, Warranty card, QSG,Power code Energy Star®, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, J-MOSS, China Energy Level Regulation Approvals 2, PSB (only for adapter) , PSE(only for adapter) , ErP, RoHS, WEEE, Win7 WHQL *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS LED Monitor ML229H Series...
• Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS LED Monitor ML229H Series...
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IBM MODES Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) 640x350 31.469 25.175 720x400 31.469 28.322 MAC MODES Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) 640x480 30.24 SVGA 832x624 49.725 57.2832 * Modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables.